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First Nations Foundation reunites millions in lost super
First Nations Foundation has reunited more than $4. 15 million in lost and uncla...
Joseph Guenzler 20 Apr 2026
First Nations Foundation and Super Members Council make case for superannuation reform
A new report by the Super Members Council has identified a range of reforms to h...
Giovanni Torre 24 Mar 2026
First Nations Foundation supports development of superannuation fund's Innovate RAP
Rest Superannuation has launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan as part...
Joseph Guenzler 13 Nov 2025
Rewriting the rules: Super funds and Blak wealth
Opportunities for First Nations businesses to evolve into sustainable enterprise...
David Prestipino 29 Sep 2025
First Nations Foundation urges meaningful change after ASIC report exposes 'systemic issues' in banking

The release last week of a damning report by Australia's financial corporate watchdog was evidence of a systemic issue in the banking sector and how it views its social licence to operate.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 7, 2025
Indigenous investors can bank on Foundation's new Managing Director

Any marked growth in First Nations incomes in the workforce must be complemented by building financial literacy and institutions adapting to the unique needs of Indigenous communities, says Leah Benne...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 24, 2025
Leah Armstrong Scholarship recipients announced for 2025

In partnership with First Nations Foundation, First Nations Economics has announced Angelina Hickey and Hayley Shadforth as the recipients of the 2025 Leah Armstrong Scholarship.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Apr 3, 2025
First Nations Economics announces new round of Leah Armstrong Scholarship

First Nations Economics in partnership with First Nations Foundation has announced a new round of the Leah Armstrong Scholarship program for 2025.

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Tiesha Hewitt Dec 16, 2024
Key First Nations groups welcome parliamentary report's vision for Indigenous economic empowerment

First Nations Foundation is urging the federal government to pursue an ambitious agenda to ensure the financial prosperity of Indigenous Australians, following the findings of a parliamentary report.

Phil Usher is determined to help financially empower all First Nations Australians

One of six children raised in an Aboriginal Housing Commission home in Tamworth on Gomeroi country, Wiradjuri man and First Nations Foundation chief executive, Phil Usher, witnessed his parents live f...

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Dianne Bortoletto Oct 21, 2024
SuperWho? Indigenous voices lost in survey of the ages

A major superannuation survey of generational cohorts has revealed cost-of-living pressures and longer life expectancy mean retiring comfortably may be a challenge for many.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 9, 2024
The journey to financial literacy with First Nations Foundation's Phil Usher

One of six children raised in Aboriginal housing on Gomeroi Country in Tamworth, Wiradjuri man and First Nations Foundation CEO, Phil Usher, witnessed his parents live from pay cheque to pay cheque.

Dianne Bortoletto Dianne Bortoletto Sep 26, 2024
Inquiry calls for abolition of compulsory income management

Recommendations by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights to shift compulsory income management to a voluntary system would have limited impact without sustained investment in culturally-ap...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Sep 16, 2024
AICD First Nations Governance Advisory Forum takes first major step

The newly-created AICD (Australian Institute of Company Directors) First Nations Governance Advisory Forum held its first meeting on 25 June this year.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 18, 2024
Bespoke online Indigenous investment course supports generational wealth

A comprehensive and unique online course designed to aid investing and financial literacy among Indigenous communities has been launched. First Nations Foundation (FNF) and Morningstar - an independen...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 12, 2024
Super cash boost broadens Rich Blak Women program

A $US100,000 grant from MetLife Foundation to the First Nations Foundation's new Resilient and Ready program extended the insurer's support to enhance financial literacy among Indigenous women across...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 3, 2024
First Nations Foundation urges Tax Office changes to open path to economic reconciliation

Financial sectors and the federal government should alter current policies and legislation to ensure a level playing field for Indigenous people with superannuation and other insurance entitlements.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 30, 2024
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